Jonathan Grandidier
About Jonathan Grandidier
Jonathan Grandidier is the ISRU Sr Manager at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in space technology and engineering.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Jonathan Grandidier is currently serving as the ISRU Senior Manager at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been with the company since 2022, based in Pasadena, California, United States. His role involves managing in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) technologies that are crucial for space missions.
Previous Roles at Caltech
Jonathan Grandidier held the position of Visiting Associate at Caltech from 2019 to 2022. His work was centered in Pasadena, CA, where he contributed for 3 years. He also served as a Postdoctoral Scholar at Caltech from 2010 to 2013, focusing on research projects and advancing his academic expertise.
Experience at Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Jonathan Grandidier worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as a Research Technologist (scientist) for 9 years, from 2013 to 2022. During his tenure in the Greater Los Angeles Area, he played a significant role in multiple scientific projects and missions, including serving as the Power Subsystem lead for the Cassini mission.
Educational Background
Jonathan Grandidier earned his PhD in Physics from Université de Bourgogne, studying from 2007 to 2009. He also holds an engineering degree from EPF Ecole d'Ingénieur-e-s, where he studied from 1998 to 2003. Additionally, he studied at École de technologie supérieure, completing a generalist engineering program from 1999 to 2002.
Specialized Research and Projects
Jonathan Grandidier has been involved in a variety of specialized research projects. He developed a Matlab multi-layer solar cell modeling code using the transfer matrix method. He conducted numerical and analytical modeling of plasmonic waveguides at visible and near-infrared wavelengths. He has also led the Power Beaming project as Principal Investigator, focusing on powering spacecraft in deep space and shadowed regions.